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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 13 codes
Search any FMCSA violation code from the SMS Methodology (Appendix A) by code, keyword, or BASIC category. Every entry shows the CSA severity weight (points), whether the violation is out-of-service (OOS) eligible, and which of the seven BASICs it counts against — including codes that appear on roadside inspections but aren't used in SMS scoring.
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Missing code? Submit it →Failing to secure load
Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142
Failing to secure vehicle equipment
Drivers view and/or movement is obstructed
Driver - Failing to properly secure load.
Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured.
Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority.
Household Goods carrier operating without Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3))
Operating authority - motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority.
Operating Beyond The Scope Of The Required Authority (Passengers).
Operating beyond the scope of Operating Authority Granted - Providing prohibited point-to-point transportation services (Cabotage)
Household Goods carrier operating beyond the Scope of Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3))
Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and/or movement is obstructed Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA1 | Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA1H | Household Goods carrier operating without Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3)) Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA1OA | Operating authority - motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA2 | Operating Beyond The Scope Of The Required Authority (Passengers). Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA2C | Operating beyond the scope of Operating Authority Granted - Providing prohibited point-to-point transportation services (Cabotage) Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA2H | Household Goods carrier operating beyond the Scope of Operating Authority (49 USC 14901(d)(3)) Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 392.9AA2OA | Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority. Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
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Most-cited violation codes
Ranked by roadside-inspection citation count across FMCSA public data.
- 393.9
Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2RG
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
- 393.47(e)
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.17(c)
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.95(a)
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9TS
Inoperative turn signal
- 392.2SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation.
- 393.75(a)(3)
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 393.95(f)
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or impr…
- 392.2
Violation of Local Laws - Explain:
- 392.2-SLLS2
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
- 396.3A1BOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the se…
- 393.11
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.3(a)(1)
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.75A3-TAOL
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum…
- 393.53(b)
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment …
- 393.75(c)
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tre…
- 393.60(c)
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored